What does it mean to be an American? For me it has given me opportunities I would otherwise not have in other countries. It means living in a country that has a high standard of living and open to change as well as new ideas.

What is the most American part of me? Probably being of mixed blood, I am not purely this or that, rather some Dutch, some German, some Danish, etc..

Have I ever felt like an outsider? Yes, of course, we are all outsiders to something. I am in outsider to some religions, some social classes, and many cultures.

What do I expect from new immigrants?I expect that they come to “my” country with good intentions and not come to take advantage and to undermine this countries cultures and values.

What do I fear most about immigrants? That (some) immigrants come here to take advantage of American way of life and at the same time have a disdain and hate for the very thing of which they partake. And to criticize that is to be called names. Fear there is no real open dialogue, just name calling.

There is a growing lack of education and understanding of America’s foundation and why it became into being.